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Spook Handy: Why "This Land is Your Land" endures
New Jersey folk singer and songwriter Spook Handy is our guest this week as we take a deep dive into Woody Guthrie’s classic song...
Angels & Aliens: How Michael connects two very different songs
If you were watching from above, what would your view of humanity be? Michael explores two songs that address this topic, one of which...
Just don't use this word in songwriting
A song should be a concise vehicle for getting your point across. And in a three to four minute song, there isn’t much room...
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Why 'Yellow Submarine' (and 'Sandwiches') spoke to young Michael
Michael talks about the songs that spoke to him as a kid. He highlights The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine,” as well as the song “Sandwiches”...
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Songwriting critique groups aren't just about the song
Aaron discusses what it was it was like to be a young songwriter at the Madison Songwriters Group 20 years ago, and how that...
Serenity Fisher on writing music for the stage
Michael is on the road this week with Serenity Fisher, his partner in music and life. In this episode, Michael talks with Serenity about...